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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,345.92, 28,981.51 and 14,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,345.92, 28,981.51 and 14,271.16 is: 21,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,345.92 : 28,981.51 = 14,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,345.92/28,981.51 = 14,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,345.92x = 28,981.51 × 14,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,345.92x = 413,599,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,599,766.25/19,345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.17

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